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Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
June 13, 2022 — In light of the final passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, International Fresh Produce Association...
Dulcich & Sons partners with Hazel Tech for grape exports
CHICAGO, IL (June 10, 2022) – Hazel Technologies, Inc. BB #:302595 developer of USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces...
FMI’s grocery shopper trends reports shows rise of hybrid shopper
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FMI – The Food Industry Association, the trade group representing food retailers and their supply chain partners, released...
Green Giant survey shows broccoli as America’s favorite vegetable in 2022
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families,...
DoorDash releases the 100 most loved restaurants
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A great DoorDash experience is not just about the food that’s delivered; it’s...
Grubhub partnership to bring robot delivery to college campuses
CHICAGO and OAKLAND, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, the leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform on...
IFPA Retail Conference: Adapting to the turbulence
SCHAUMBURG, IL — The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 Retail Conference, June 9-10 in suburban Chicago, was well attended...
Smurfit Kappa invests $23MM in Mexico corrugated plant
JUN 09, 2022 Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become...
Peak of the Market hires CFO
Peak of the Market Ltd. BB #:116490 is proud to announce that Kyle Hemenway has joined our team as Chief...
Envy apples build excitement in Hollywood
Los Angeles – If you’ve been following some of America’s favorite TV shows lately, chances are good you’ve also seen...
Fresh Produce Alliance supports the introduction of financial protection legislation in Canada
June 8, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) – The members of the Fresh Produce Alliance [comprised of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association...
IFPA releases Monterey Foodservice Conference schedule
Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 will be back in Monterey, California for...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 10, 2022
Pamela explains why autonomous toilet paper delivery at Sam’s Club is relevant for the fresh produce industry, and how technology...
Numerator: Grocery inflation reaches record high in May
CHICAGO, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has released...
California Strawberries celebrates the ‘Million Ways to Love Strawberries’
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today the California Strawberry Commission BB #:153596 hosted an exclusive “Million Ways...
EFI supports Biden administration efforts on ethical recruitment
WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), BB #:385632 the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...
Grocery prices soar in May CPI report
June 10, 2022 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.0 percent in May on a...
The supplier perspective on Gelson’s
Ask around the Los Angeles produce industry, and most suppliers have nothing but praise for Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119. According...
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